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| Nigeria: Troops neutralise ISWAP Shura council member, high-ranking commanders in Kukawa |
| 2026-11-02 |
| Text: [Zagazola Makama] Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, including a high-profile member of the group's Shura Council, during an engagement in Kukawa, Borno State. Security sources said the operation, conducted on October 31, 2026, resulted in the neutralisation of Abu Hajara, a prominent member of ISWAP's Shura Council, alongside Abul Walid, a senior commander and close associate of Ba Shuwa, the group's overall Wali. The sources also confirmed the neutralisation of two high-ranking Arab fighters during the engagement. According to the sources, combined troops deployed in Kukawa successfully repelled a massive ISWAP attack on their positions, deploying superior ground firepower and air support from the Air Component. The engagement reportedly inflicted significant casualties on the terrorists, further disrupting their leadership structure and operational capability in the area. Following the encounter, troops recovered several arms, ammunition and communication devices from the scene. More at the link Related: Kukawa: 2026-09-29 Nigeria: 17 ISWAP-linked persons surrender to troops amid factional clashes, hardship in Borno camps Kukawa: 2026-09-14 Nigeria: Troops rescue 20-year-old man after three months in terrorist captivity in Kaga Kukawa: 2026-09-08 Nigeria: Troops foil Boko Haram ambush, dismantle makeshift camps in Borno Related: Borno State: 2026-10-08 Nigeria: Troops arrest high-profile terrorist after sneaking into Magumeri town Borno State: 2026-10-01 Nigeria: Six ISWAP family members surrender, minor rescued in Gwoza Borno State: 2026-09-29 Nigeria: 17 ISWAP-linked persons surrender to troops amid factional clashes, hardship in Borno camps |
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